About the Crimson Rosella
The crimson rosella is a parrot native to eastern and south eastern Australia which has been introduced to New Zealand and Norfolk Island. It is commonly found in, but not restricted to, mountain forests and gardens. The species as it now stands has subsumed two former separate species, the yellow rosella and the Adelaide rosella. Molecular studies show one of the three red-coloured races, P. e. nigrescens, is genetically more distinct.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Psittaciformes |
| Family | Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae) |
| Species | Platycercus elegans |
| Species Codes | criros2, CRRO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson Rosella belong to?
The Crimson Rosella (Platycercus elegans) belongs to the Old World Parrots family (Psittaculidae), in the order Psittaciformes.
How can I identify the Crimson Rosella?
The crimson rosella is a parrot native to eastern and south eastern Australia which has been introduced to New Zealand and Norfolk Island. It is commonly found in, but not restricted to, mountain forests and gardens. The species as it now stands has subsumed two former separate species, the yellow r...
Where can I report a Crimson Rosella sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson Rosella on eBird (ebird.org) using species code criros2, or on iNaturalist.
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